> Could this be the reason? Probably is seeing how VW/BMW/Mercedes, PSA/Renault and Fiat are important to their respective host countries (Germany, France and

> Could this be the reason? Probably is seeing how VW/BMW/Mercedes, PSA/Renault and Fiat are important to their respective host countries (Germany, France and Italy). Those companies are always lobbying hard regulators at national and since the 90's at European level to gain advantages and protect their market. There is a very telling anecdote from the 80s/90s in Europe, where supermarket grew in size and were ready to take on all retail business including car resale. This was made an exception so European car manufacturer could keep their high profit margin (relatively) allowed by their approved resale points.